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Becky Burke Calls Out Online Hate After Announcing Wife’s Pregnancy

She said the post was meant to increase LGBTQ+ visibility and refused to remove it in the face of hateful comments.

Overview

  • Burke announced on social media that her wife is pregnant and they are expecting a daughter in December, sharing photos of her wife, Savannah, and their son.
  • The announcement drew a large volume of negative and hateful comments on X, including attacks from critics who oppose same-sex parenting.
  • Burke responded publicly on X by condemning the hate, writing that "representation matters" and posting the caption "Our happiness isn’t yours to approve."
  • Coverage notes Burke’s role as Arizona’s head coach, where she went 12-18 in her first season after prior head-coaching stints at Buffalo and South Carolina Upstate.
  • The episode has prompted public support from fellow coaches and highlighted how being a visible LGBTQ+ public figure can bring both affirmation for families and intense online scrutiny.